Zay
Every Zay since 1918 — 308 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zay
Zay is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,655 in 2025 with 31 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1918, 308 American babies have been named Zay. Its peak came in 2024, when 46 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Zay stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zay year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 31 | #3,655 |
| 2024 | — | — | 46 | #2,832 |
| 2023 | — | — | 34 | #3,472 |
| 2022 | — | — | 37 | #3,276 |
| 2021 | — | — | 15 | #6,027 |
| 2020 | — | — | 18 | #5,230 |
| 2019 | — | — | 28 | #3,897 |
| 2018 | — | — | 19 | #5,100 |
| 2017 | — | — | 15 | #6,052 |
| 2016 | — | — | 6 | #12,160 |
| 2015 | — | — | 5 | #14,032 |
| 2014 | — | — | 10 | #8,122 |
| 2013 | — | — | 8 | #9,644 |
| 2012 | — | — | 7 | #10,754 |
| 2011 | — | — | 11 | #7,495 |
| 2010 | — | — | 5 | #14,239 |
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| 2006 | — | — | 7 | #10,650 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zay in 2025?
Zay ranked #3,655 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 31 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zay?
308 babies have been named Zay in the United States since 1918, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zay most popular?
Zay peaked in 2024, when 46 newborns received the name.
Is Zay a boy or girl name?
Zay is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zay rising or falling?
Zay is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.